We like to see others, but don't like others to see through us.
More Quotes from Jean de La Fontaine:
It is impossible to please all the world and one's father.Jean de La Fontaine
Let ignorance talk as it will, learning has its value.
Jean de La Fontaine
I can't believe your love is true;
"I'll never own you really kind
"Unless some certain means you find
"For us to meet without your mother.
Jean De La Fontaine
But what good
Words, idle words?
Jean De La Fontaine
Let's enjoy the moments while we can;
God's will be done, since life is but a span!
Jean De La Fontaine
This fellow did not see further than his own nose.
Jean de La Fontaine
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